The 2011 Nissan Leaf has officially been named the 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York Auto Show. The leaf beat out other models like the Audi A8 and Aston Martin Rapide.
“It is a great joy that the world’s first, mass-marketed electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, has won the prestigious award of 2011 World Car of the Year,” said Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “This accolade recognizes Nissan LEAF, a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, as comparable in its driving performance, quietness and superb handling to gas-powered cars. And it validates Nissan’s clear vision and the values of sustainable mobility that we want to offer to customers around the world.”
The World Car Awards jurors observed that, “The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan. This 5-seater, 5-door hatchback is the world’s first, purpose-built, mass-produced electric car. It has a range of over 100 miles on a full charge claims Nissan, takes around 8 hours to recharge using 220-240V power supply and produces zero tailpipe emissions. Its low center of gravity produced sharp turn-in with almost no body roll and no understeer. The good news? It feels just like a normal car, only quieter.”
Related Stories:
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC Takes the Leaf to the Track
2011 Nissan Leaf Named Euroean Car of the Year
Geneva 11′ Preview: Nissan ESFLOW Concept…An Electric Car You Would Actually Want?
